Council updated on activities of RCMP

By Rob VogtThe Clareshom RCMP was again busy over the past few months.Sergeant Perry Pelletier of the Claresholm RCMP appeared as a delegation at the Sept. 23 meeting of town council to present his quarterly report.He explained the report spans the period from April 1 to June 30.The detachment has four priorities.The first priority is traffic enforcement and speeding.This quarter … Read more

Nominations open for Best of Claresholm awards

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for The Best of Claresholm awards.“We want to help recognize outstanding contributions businesses make throughout the year,” said Jordie Bronson, president of the chamber of commerce.He added the chamber has re-defined some of the categories, hoping to get a little broader participation. The categories are:Community Builder AwardThis category is … Read more

Speaker tells students others don’t define them

By Rob VogtEveryone carries a backpack with them full of their own experiences, and no one knows what is in another’s backpack.That was the message guest speaker Sam Demma brought to students at Willow Creek Composite High School on Friday, Sept. 20.They were also joined by a busload of students from Livingstone School in Lundbreck.Demma opened by sharing a story.He … Read more

Claresholm Junior ‘A’ Thunder open hockey season Friday night

By Rob VogtJunior “A” hockey will be making its debut Friday night when the Claresholm Junior “A” Thunder take to the ice against the Vulcan Rampage.The expansion Thunder are entering their first season in the National Junior Hockey League, and head coach and general manager Jeremy LeBlanc is busy assembling his squad for the home opener.The roster currently has about 15 players, … Read more

Animal rescue society hosts successful fundraising bake sale

By Rob VogtIt was a chance to enjoy some great, homemade baking and support a worthy cause all at the same time.The Claresholm Animal Rescue Society held a bake sale in the parking lot of the animal shelter on Sunday, Sept. 22, where people could buy some baked goods and meet some of the animals in the shelter.Proceeds from the … Read more